[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 115 (Friday, June 15, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 33156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11550]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-058]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charles River and Its 
Tributaries, Boston, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad (MBCR)/Amtrak Bridge across the 
Charles River, mile 0.8, at Boston, Massachusetts. Under this temporary 
deviation, in effect for two weekends, the MBTA/Amtrak Bridge may 
remain in the closed position on Friday evening June 8 and 15, 2007, 
from 11:59 p.m. through to 5 a.m. Saturday morning. Vessels that can 
pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. 
This deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge track repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from June 8, 2007 through June 16, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, between 7 
a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The 
telephone number is (617) 223-8364. The First Coast Guard District 
Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MBTA/Amtrak Bridge, across the Charles 
River, mile 0.8, at Boston, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 3 feet at mean high water and 12 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.591(c).
    The owner of the bridge, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad 
(MBCR), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate repairs to the 
bridge rails.
    Under this temporary deviation the MBCR/Amtrak Bridge need not open 
for the passage of vessel traffic on Friday evening June 8, 2007 and 
June 15, 2007, from 11:59 p.m. through 5 a.m. Saturday morning. Vessels 
that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at 
all times.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its 
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: June 4, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-11550 Filed 6-14-07; 8:45 am]
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